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BT56 OLU

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca66,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 OLU
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,047 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine cover lightly rubbing on Aux belt

Fail 22 Apr 2026 112,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area's both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine cover lightly rubbing on Aux belt

Pass 23 Apr 2025 109,305 miles

Corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 109,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery terminal wiring loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal wiring loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,645 miles

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components, front to rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 106,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to underbody and suspension components, front to rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 104,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,125 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 101,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2021 98,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,355 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 95,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded + pitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,696 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as bush starting to un-bond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as bush starting to un-bond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,897 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 33,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 18,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 7,310 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
position lamp(s) not working 79
Stop lamp not working 71
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BT56 OLU is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 66,783 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru B9 Tribeca fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT56 OLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru B9 Tribeca typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT56 OLU is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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